Amelia vs Freya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Freya

Girl #160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noblewoman, lady"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian British German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
1,877
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Frey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Freya Rank #160

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #160 for Freya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Freya ___

  • Freya Rose
  • Freya Grace
  • Freya Josephine
  • Freya Elise
  • Freya Charlotte
  • Freya Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Freya

Astrid Sigrid Ingrid Leif Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Freya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Freya at #160 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Freya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Freya means "noblewoman, lady" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Freya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Freya is primarily a girl name.

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